The sixth annual Expo will feature over 60 Brewers and Vintners offering over 150 varieties of craft beer and fine wine. Once in the door, participants will receive their very own commemorative glass to utilize as they indulge their palate with as many craft beers and fine wines as they so choose. Participants will move about with ease for four full hours of unlimited sampling. Expo organizers take pride in offering sampling in a relaxed fun-filled atmosphere where you do not need to stand in long lines to enjoy the craft beer or wine of your choice. Brewery and Distributor representatives will be on hand to answer questions, about their beer and wine, its components, and flavor. It truly will be an enjoyable learning experience for all.

Back this year is the Silent Auction and Home Brew Competition. Home Brew contestants will be sampled and judged by a panel of brewing experts and a winner is chosen. One of our major sponsors of this year's event, Bad Habit Brewery, won this competition in 2013, the first year they entered! If you would like to enter the home brew competition, please register on this website. We will contact you to bring your special brew and you get in free. Competition is limited to 10 participants, so spots are limited. Sampling by participants will be allowed after judging is complete. We also welcome back the ever popular Puck Shoot and Been Bag Toss for your gaming enjoyment, along with live music entertainment.

All proceeds benefit the River Lakes Stars Youth Hockey Association, which provides over 220 kids from seven central Minnesota school districts the opportunity to play organized hockey each year. River Lakes is a 501,c,3 nonprofit organization that provides a rewarding hockey experience , focuses on the development of players, while promoting a fun, fair, and safe environment dedicated to the respect, sportsmanship, and excellence of all participants.

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $25.00 from any River Lakes Hockey Parent. Tickets may be purchased from ticket outlets - Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph, Teals Liquor in Cold Spring and Albany, Brinky's Liquor in Richmond, and Westside Liquor in Waite Park. Tickets will be $35 at the door the day of the event. Also available on this website for $30. Get your tickets early, as only 1500 are sold!

Designated driver tickets will be available at the door for $10.

Last years "Taste of River Lakes Craft Beer & Wine Expo" was a huge success! There were 1000+ people in attendance who had a great time and enjoyed sampling many different beers and wines. This is a major fundraising event for the River Lakes Hockey Association which helps ensure that all kids who are interested can participate in the sport of hockey at an affordable rate.